If you’ve recently picked up Costco’s prepared meatloaf dinner, check your fridge before you eat it.
Costco has issued a recall for its Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze (item #30783) after an ingredient supplier flagged a potential Salmonella contamination risk. The recalled meals were sold across 26 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, between March 2 and March 13, 2026. No illnesses or injuries have been reported as of the recall announcement on March 14.
What Triggered the Recall
The recall was initiated after one of Costco’s ingredient suppliers, Griffith Foods Inc., announced that an ingredient used in the meatloaf has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Costco has not specified which ingredient is affected, but acted immediately upon receiving the supplier’s notice.
The recalled product is a ready-to-eat deli meal, meaning it’s designed to be consumed without further cooking — which makes the Salmonella risk more direct than it would be in a raw product intended to be cooked to a safe temperature.
How to Identify the Recalled Product
The recall applies specifically to the following:
- Product: Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze
- Item Number: 30783
- Sell-By Dates: March 5, 2026 through March 16, 2026
- Sold: March 2, 2026 through March 13, 2026
Check the sell-by date on your container. If it falls within the range above, the product is part of the recall and should not be consumed.
Where Was It Sold?
The recalled meals were distributed to Costco warehouses in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
If you live outside these states, your location is not affected by this recall.
Why Salmonella Is a Serious Risk
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. The bacteria can cause salmonellosis, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, and headache. Symptoms typically appear within hours to a few days after consuming contaminated food.
For most healthy adults, salmonellosis resolves on its own — but for certain groups, it can become life-threatening. High-risk individuals include:
- Children under 5
- Adults over 65
- Pregnant individuals
- Anyone with a weakened immune system or underlying health condition
If you consumed any part of the recalled meatloaf and are experiencing symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or visit the nearest emergency room promptly.
What to Do If You Have the Product
Do not eat the recalled meatloaf under any circumstances — even if it looks and smells fine. Salmonella contamination is not detectable by sight, smell, or taste.
Return the product to your local Costco warehouse for a full refund. No receipt is required for recalled items at Costco. If you have questions about whether your product is included in the recall, visit the customer service page on Costco’s website.
The Bottom Line
Costco is recalling its Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze (item #30783) with sell-by dates between March 5 and March 16, 2026, due to potential Salmonella contamination traced to an ingredient supplier. The product was sold across 26 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico between March 2 and March 13. No illnesses have been reported, but if you have the product, return it to Costco immediately for a full refund.
